Aiki Ken Suburi

1st Suburi – Do a straight strike to the head in right hanmi.

2nd Suburi – Right foot steps back when sword is above head, right foot steps forward and you do a straight strike to the head.

3rd Suburi – As you step back, the sword pierces the heavens with the feeling of becoming one with the universe, your drop the sword to the right in proper stance. As the right foot steps forward, do a straight strike to the head.

4th Suburi – Alternate right and left stance, advance forward and do a straight strike to the head.

5th Suburi – Turn the ken above the head and strike the side of the head on the right and left. The feet are the same as the 4th suburi.

6th Suburi – Do the 5th suburi, following each strike with a thrust.

7th Suburi – In right stance, strike the side of the head. In left stance, thrust, repeat and advance.